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napalm Definition of napalm for English Language Learners. : a thick substance that contains gasoline and that is used in bombs that cause a destructive fire over a wide area.
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- Definition of napalm. 1 : a thickener consisting of a mixture of aluminum soaps used in jelling gasoline (as for incendiary bombs)
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Vimovo Naproxen is a member of the arylacetic acid group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The chemical name for naproxen is (S)-6-methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid. Pharmacodynamics: Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. The sodium salt of naproxen has been developed as a more rapidly absorbed formulation of naproxen for use as an analgesic.
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- (February 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Napa leather is a leather, typically dyed, made from kid-, cow-, calf-, lamb- or other skin by tanning. It is noted for its soft temper. It is a generic term in the leather field and has no distinct test for characterization. Because of this ambiguity, the term is often used in advertising to imply that a leather has a soft hand. Among other uses, Napa leather is often used in leather products such as furniture, clothing, handbags, and shoes.
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Naprelan Naprelan (naproxen sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis and acute gout. Naprelan is also used in the relief of mild to moderate pain and the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
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qualm Word Origin & History. qualm O.E. cwealm (W.Saxon) death, disaster, plague, utcualm (Anglian) utter destruction, related to cwellan to kill, cwelan to die (see quell). Sense softened to feeling of faintness 1530; meaning uneasiness, doubt is from 1553; that of scruple of conscience is 1649.
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Antinatalism Antinatalism is a philosophical position that assigns a negative value to birth, standing in opposition to natalism.
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Description and Brand Names Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.
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caustic mordant - of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action corrosive, erosive, vitriolic, caustic destructive - causing destruction or much damage; a policy that is destructive to the economy; destructive criticism
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Dow Chemical: Corporate Rap Sheet By Philip Mattera. Once known for seemingly benign products such as Saran food wrap, Dow Chemical later found itself widely denounced as a war criminal for its role in producing napalm and Agent Orange for U.S. troops in Vietnam.
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What Is Naproxen (Aleve)? Naproxen is in a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which work by blocking the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that play a role in pain and inflammation. Naproxen has been used in the United States since 1980.
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qualm an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction: He has no qualms about lying. 2. a sudden feeling of apprehensive uneasiness; misgiving: a sudden qualm about the success of the venture. 3. a sudden sensation or onset of faintness or illness, especially of nausea. Origin of qualm.
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qualm n. 1  1. An uneasy feeling about the propriety or rightness of a course of action: an ignorant ruffianly gaucho, who ... would 2  ... 2. A sudden disturbing feeling: I heard with a qualm of terror the faint, remorseless sound of a telephone ringing somewhere down in the depths of the house (John Banville).
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Naproxen Naproxen (brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, and many others) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class (the same class as ibuprofen) that relieves pain, fever, swelling, and stiffness. It is a nonselective COX inhibitor, usually sold as the sodium salt.
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What Is Naproxen? Wondering what is naproxen? Naproxen sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Naproxen comes in over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription strengths. It is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions including arthritis, bursitis, gout, tendinitis or menstrual cramps.
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Napalm Napalm is a combination of the names of two of the constituents of the thickening/gelling agent: co-precipitated aluminium salts of naphthenic and palmitic acids. Napalm B is the more modern version of napalm and, although distinctly different in its chemical composition, is often referred to simply as napalm.apalm was first employed in incendiary bombs and went on to be used as fuel for flamethrowers. The first recorded strategic use of napalm incendiary bombs occurred in an attack by the US Army Air Force on Berlin on 6 March 1944, using American AN-M76 incendiary bombs with PT-1 (Pyrogel) filler.
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- Of the several kinds of nap in English, the most well-known is nap meaning a short sleep (or, as a verb, to take a short sleep). Modern English inherited this nap from the Old English hnappian, meaning to doze, but its ultimate origin is unknown.
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- Naphtha is a term used to describe a class of hydrocarbon. mixtures obtained from the distillation of Petroleum or Coal-. Tar. Naphtha can be reddish-brown (Coal-Tar) or colorless. to pale yellow (Petroleum) with a gasoline-like odor. Naphtha is used as a solvent, in making varnish, adhesives,
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- Kilgore: I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end...
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"What did John Mayer mean when he said Jessica was ""sexual napalm"" ?" What’s the definition of Napalm? What does Napalm mean? Why is the word napalm used by John Mayer in describing Jessica Simpson in a new interview with Hef’s Magazine? A quick search at Wikipedia reveals that Napalm is is a thickening/gelling agent generally mixed with gasoline or a similar fuel for use in military operations.
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Napalm & Agent Orange Napalm was first used in flamethrowers for U.S. ground troops; they burned down sections of forest and bushes in hopes of eliminating any enemy guerrilla fighters. Later on in the war B-52 Bombers began dropping napalm bombs and other incendiary explosives. Air raids that used napalm were much more devastating than flamethrowers; a single bomb was capable of destroying areas up to 2,500 square yards.
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- (Definition of nap noun (SLEEP) from the Cambridge English-Chinese (Traditional) Dictionary © Cambridge University Press).
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Definition of 'REM' adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] REM sleep is a period of sleep that is very deep, during which your eyes and muscles make many small movements. It is the period during which most of your dreams occur. REM is an abbreviation for 'rapid eye movement'.
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SOLVENT Dictionary entry overview: What does naphtha mean? • NAPHTHA (noun) The noun NAPHTHA has 1 sense: 1. any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures; used chiefly as solvents Familiarity information: NAPHTHA used as a noun is very rare.
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Using Naproxen for Chronic Pain Management Updated March 18, 2016. Naproxen is the generic name for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat mild to moderate pain and inflammation. It is available for over-the-counter purchase, however, stronger prescription formulations are also available for more severe pain.
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- Define napalm: a thickener consisting of a mixture of aluminum soaps used in jelling gasoline (as for incendiary bombs); fuel jelled with napalm a thickener consisting of a mixture of aluminum soaps used in jelling gasoline (as for incendiary bombs); fuel jelled with napalm…